Tourbillon Watches In A Nutshell; Expensive, Fun To Watch, Serve Little Purpose
If you know all about tourbillon watches, then none of this should be surprising or new to you. If you don't, you might have a couple of outstanding questions as to what a tourbillon is, why prestigious watch makers say you should want one, and why they are so expensive. This article is not going to be an in-depth analysis or explanation as to how a tourbillon works in detail, or all the different flavors, but it will shed enough light on the topic for you to participate intellectually in any topic related conversation.The tourbillon has been around for a long time and was patented by watch making master Abraham Louis Breguet in (who founded Breguet watches that is still around today and owned by the Swatch Group) in 1795 and patented 1801. That patent has long since expired. Tourbillon is French for "whirlwind." This is because the mechanism literally spins on itself. Breguet's ideas was essentially to house a clock within a clock. While this characterization is a bit off realistica

w&w Instagram Round-Up #21
Another week, another set of great photos. What else is there to say, other than enjoy!In order for your picture to be considered it should:a. include the hashtag #wornandwound and @wornandwoundb. be a watch related photo. It doesn't have to be a watch on your wrist, but watches should be at the core of the imagec. be awesome (naturally)Be sure to follow us on?Instagram?to stay up to date on what we're up to, what watches we're looking at and to be eligible for future giveaways. We also just appreciate your support!@squibby118 and a Raven Deep Tech No-Date@den_johan and a vintage Aurore@jtgatsby_ a Steinhart OVM, matched with a nice pair of Persols@zeigr and a couple of gorgeous Sinn 144s@lactardjosh and his Seiko Bullhead@headhooligan and a LE Marathon General Mechanic in Steel w/ NOS Benrus movement@jeep99dad and a Bremont Supermarine@msirinsky and a 1940’s Croton@integraleevo and a Sinn 900S on a Crimson Model 1@damianwojo and some potent Seiko lume

My Latest Arrival--Skyfall 41.5mm
This is my first new watch in over 2 years and man am I happy. I had been having a hard time making a decision between the Skyfall AT and the DJII. With the excellent guidance from mattcantwin, I decided upon the Skyfall AT 41.5 mm. The blue dial is amazing as it changes from one shade to another, depending on the lighting. Here are a couple of pics:And here is a pic with the family. I think it fits in well.Thanks for looking.

Aqua terra vs Railmaster
I've been looking at both of these watches. Other than the names these two watches look identical. Is there any differnce in them?

Off Topic -- need your opinions about VC Chrono or AP Diver
dear all, I guess this is the best place to ask such an opinion - I want some opinions based on versatility, quality, market forecast and of course, your personal taste for a trade proposed to me.I have this Diver since newAnd I'm test driving this VC Overseas ChronoBoth are nice, and my goal originally was to replace the Diver with an PP 5167A later on, then the VC came to the game.Should I keep the Diver for later switch, or grab the VC - that's almost same value as Diver's - what you guys recommend? thanks in advance!